Is Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters safe in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
INCI: BABASSU OIL POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters (CAS Not assigned) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - CIR Expert Panel concluded that polyglyceryl fatty acid esters (including this ingredient) are safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
plant-oil
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in the EU?
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetics?
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters functions as: Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.
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